Trending Now - Cardinals Sign Veteran Tyler Allgeier to $12.25M Contract

WHO:

Arizona Cardinals

Tyler Allgeier, running back

Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson, running back

Mike LaFleur, new coach of the Cardinals

Jeremy Fowler, ESPN reporter

Marc Raimondi, ESPN contributor

WHAT:

The Arizona Cardinals are signing Tyler Allgeier to a two-year deal worth $12.25 million.

Allgeier had 514 rushing yards on 143 carries during the 2025 season.

He scored a team-high eight touchdowns in 2025, one more than Bijan Robinson.

Allgeier was drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

In his rookie season (2022), Allgeier had 1,035 rushing yards on 210 carries with three rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.

Allgeier's rushing yard totals for the following seasons: 683 yards with four touchdowns in 2023, and 644 yards with three touchdowns in 2024.

Allgeier has never fumbled in his career and has never missed a game.

WHERE:

Arizona

Atlanta, Georgia

WHEN:

The signing is reported on March 9th, 2026.

Allgeier was drafted in 2022.

Allgeier's rushing statistics are from the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 NFL seasons.

WHY:

The Cardinals are adding Allgeier to strengthen their running back position and likely reduce speculation about drafting another running back.

Allgeier was looking for more opportunity after playing behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta.

HOW:

The Cardinals revised veteran James Conner's contract to retain him alongside Allgeier and Trey Benson.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 21:07 UTC)

The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year deal worth $12.25 million, as reported today. Allgeier, who had a standout 2025 season with 514 rushing yards and a team-high eight touchdowns, is looking for more opportunities after playing behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta. To accommodate this addition, the Cardinals have also revised veteran James Conner's contract, ensuring a strong running back lineup moving forward.